Lyrics
Verse 1
I take my time, and take it in
Like the morning lights are on
Slow and sweet, you pour your life
In this little glass of wine
A little at a time
Chorus
You, are the living wine
Your heart is inside of mine, of mine
Of mine
Verse 2
Take your time, and soak it in
Like a garden drinks the noon
Slow and sweet, you pour your life
In this little glass of wine
Ready all the time
Chorus
You, are the living wine
Your heart is inside of mine, of mine
Of mine
Verse 3
Your heart is on fire
For me
I'm, I'm drinking in the wine
And goodness of my, my, my, my, my
This wine is alive
This wine is alive, ohh
This wine is alive
Outro
Your heart is on fire
For me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“This Wine Is Alive” uses the slow enjoyment of wine as a poetic picture of receiving the life and goodness of Christ. Morning light and a garden drinking in the day create an unhurried atmosphere, while the repeated pouring imagery suggests grace being welcomed little by little. The chorus identifies Jesus as the living wine and describes his life as intimately present within the singer. Its language is devotional metaphor rather than a direct biblical title for Christ.
The song’s focus on shared inner life can be read alongside John 15:4-5, where Jesus calls his disciples to abide in him as branches remain in a vine. The garden imagery also fits that passage’s emphasis on life and fruitfulness flowing from continued union with Christ. Psalm 34:8 provides another careful connection through its invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good. Together, these references illuminate the lyric’s desire to receive divine goodness attentively, gratefully, and without hurry.
Related Scripture
- John 15:4-5 Jesus describes abiding in him as a branch remains connected to a vine.
- Psalm 34:8 The psalm invites worshipers to taste and see that the Lord is good.